One of my goals for this year is to explore more of Glasgow and find new gems when it comes to cafes and restaurants, shopping, as well as things to do and see. I did quite a bit of exploring and wandering around in the early Autumn, but as soon as the everyday life started to become a routine I got stuck to the familiar surrounding nearby. And as the university and flat are so close to the city centre I didn't feel like I needed to go anywhere further as all the necessities are just a few minute walk away.

However, this exploring is now off to a good start and I've been walking around new areas, found new super nice cafes and restaurants, and I have one particular shop in mind that I need to visit soon. Glasgow Botanic Gardens were also something new to see, as I have heard and read about the place but actually visiting had so far only been on the thought level. On one Sunday morning we nevertheless escaped the Scottish rain to the more tropical climate of the inside garden, and it felt so good to see some green again and admire the beautiful building alongside the plants! I definitely have to visit Glasgow Botanic Gardens again once the Spring has properly arrived, as then the outside parts would also have something else to give than just bare trees without leaves and wet grass.